MLB Predictions: 10 NL East Players Who’ll Have Disappointing Seasons

Fans of NL East teams are some of the best fans in all of baseball. But sometimes, they expect too much of some of their players.

Take Troy Glaus last season.

Braves fans expected too much out of him in 2010. He even increased expectations after a great month of May.

But as the season wore on, he showed his age and the toll previous injuries had taken on his body, prompting the Braves to trade for Derrek Lee.

Whether it's from lofty fan expectations, a high injury risk, or the feeling of comfort after signing a new contract, there will be many players in the NL East that will have disappointing statistical seasons in 2011.

9. Jason Bay

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Bay has been a solid player for many years, with his 2009 season in Boston being by far his best. That year was also a contract year for him though.

After Boston shied away from re-signing him, citing concerns about his knees, Bay signed with the Mets. Though his 2010 season was cut short due to a concussion, Bay was struggling in his first season as a Met.

Many Mets fans are hoping for a bounce back year in 2011, but with the combination of lofty expectations, a pitcher's park and bad knees, Bay will never again be the player he was in Boston.

7. Chipper Jones

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Chipper Jones is one of the greatest Atlanta Braves of all time. But 2010 should have been his last season.

On August 10th, Jones tore ligaments in his knee on the throw in the picture featured on this slide. He was already pondering retirement after the season, but decided to try and come back for one more go after the injury.

This decision could prove to be costly for the Braves. Turning 39 in 2011, Jones' bat speed and fielding range have decreased drastically.

Whether it's from another injury or lack of production, it would come as a shock if Chipper Jones is the Braves' third baseman the entire season.

6. Carlos Beltran

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Like his teammate Jason Bay, Beltran was unable to play a full 2010 season due to injuries. When he did get back on the field, though, it was apparent either the injury was still affecting him or that father time was starting to catch up to him.

Turning 34 in April, Beltran is no longer a threat on the base paths. His power is starting to dwindle also.

Overall, 2011 might be a solid season for Beltran, but because he is Carlos Beltran, that will not be good enough.

1. Jayson Werth

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Werth has been very productive in the middle of the Phillies' lineup the past three seasons. Now, he's taking his talents to our nation's capital, signing a seven year, $127 million contract with the Nationals.

For a player who has never batted in 100 RBI in a season, that's an awful lot of money. Now that Utley, Howard and Rollins aren't hitting in front of him, how is he expected to ever reach that number?

Add on the fact that he will be playing in a lot of meaningless games in August and September and Werth will not put up the same stats as he did in Philadelphia.